Buckingham Palace: Princess Eugenie welcomes a baby girl in Portugal Princess Eugenie has given birth to a baby girl, her third child and first daughter The Independent UK · Aug 4
Meghan Markle shares new photo as she celebrates her 45th birthday Meghan Markle thanked her social media followers for the ‘birthday love’ Evening Standard · Aug 4
Princess Eugenie gives birth to daughter in Portugal The King and Queen and other members of the royal family were delighted to be informed of the news. The Independent UK · Aug 4
GT World Challenge and WEC clash: What will teams and drivers racing both championships do? SRO Motorsports Group has moved the Portimao race to Saturday evening to avoid a direct clash with the WEC round in Barcelona, but several teams and drivers could still face a frantic dash between Portugal and Spain. Here's how the situation could unfold Motorsport · Aug 4
FBI Agent Admits Stealing Nearly $1 Million in Crypto, Then Asked ChatGPT How To Flee the Country A senior FBI agent admitted stealing nearly $1 million in crypto from wallets he was investigating, then asked ChatGPT how to leave the US and settle in Europe, court records show. International Business Times UK · Aug 4
What tools does the EU have to fight wildfires? Are they enough? Europe’s wildfire crisis is testing the limits of the EU’s emergency response system, exposing a gap between growing firefighting capacity and slower efforts to make landscapes less flammable. Euronews · Aug 4
Housing in Portugal: Why €400,000 may no longer be enough to buy a home In Portugal, finding a home under €400,000 is increasingly difficult — and sometimes impossible. The average asking price is now €430,500, according to Imovirtual. Euronews · Aug 3
Bournemouth land Portugal Defender Antonio Silva ahead of new season Bournemouth has signed Portuguese centre-back Antonio Silva from Benfica for £25 million. Silva brings extensive top-level experience despite his young age. He replaces Marcos Senesi who departed for Tottenham on a free transfer. Silva is a Benfica academy graduate and a Portugal international player. He expressed excitement for the Premier… The Economic Times · Aug 2
Calls grow ‘to flunk’ Portugal’s education minister amid exam marking fiasco Fernando Alexandre’s push to digitise marking process deemed a failure with some students and parents contemplating legal action The Guardian - UK · Jul 31
France, Spain eye respite from wildfires as other blazes break out in Europe A massive wildfire that has devastated southwestern France was no longer advancing on Thursday, local authorities said, raising hopes the crisis was easing. In Spain, most of the tens of thousands of people evacuated from areas west of Madrid were cleared to return home after the state of emergency was… France 24 · Jul 30
Search called off for GB surfer who disappeared off coast of Portugal In a post on Instagram, GB Surfing paid tribute to Strong, calling him a "fantastic teammate" and "respected competitor." Euronews · Jul 30
France, Spain eye wildfire reprieve as other blazes start up in Europe LèGE-CAP-FERRET (FRANCE) - France and Spain on Thursday glimpsed a reprieve from some of the worst wildfires seen in living memory, which have sent hundreds of thousands of people fleeing in recent days -- among them Hollywood star George Clooney and his wife Amal. Bangkok Post · Jul 30
Southern Europe is dealing with fewer blazes but ‘greater’ wildfire risk. Is there a solution? A major new study warns that Portugal, Spain, France, Italy and Greece are experiencing more ‘fire-promoting’ weather. Euronews · Jul 30
“It has this cascading ghost cloud kind of vibe that I’m just so into - it sounds like a machine passing out”: Panda Bear and Sonic Boom tell us about the tech and production of their latest collaborative album Aural auteurs Panda Bear and Sonic Boom on the magic behind their collaboration and how they stitched together the captivating world of new record, A ? of WHEN MusicRadar · Jul 30
Euronews · Jul 30 INEM helicopters over Portugal ready to take off in three minutes In Portugal, INEM medical helicopters stand ready, taking off in under five minutes to reach remote areas where every second can mean life or death.
The Times of India · Jul 29 Portugal's ancient Bussaco National Forest has become the Iberian Peninsula's first therapeutic forest, and the reason goes beyond its trees For centuries, people have sought comfort in nature, whether through quiet woodland walks, the sound of birdsong or the calming scent of trees. Modern science increasingly supports these experiences, showing that spending time in forests can reduce stress, improve mood and even complement medical treatment. Now, Portugal has reached a…
Euronews · Jul 29 EU coordinates wildfire aid for France and Spain amid warnings heatwave could spread Brussels is managing resource reallocations across 37 participating nations, deploying planes, helicopters, and ground units to France and Spain. Officials warn that intensifying heatwaves could soon spread major blazes into Italy, Greece, and Portugal.
Euronews · Jul 29 Nobu to launch new hotel, restaurant and residences in Portugal’s Algarve region With its second destination in Portugal, the Nobu hospitality brand will introduce a new hotel, restaurant and residential offerings at the Monte Rei resort in the eastern Algarve region. The first guests are expected to be welcomed in 2029.
Euronews · Jul 29 Wildfires: Europe on track for worst year on record as burned area reaches size of Luxembourg While Madrid braces for "difficult hours ahead", Portugal puts municipalities on maximum wildfire alert. Which countries have suffered the worst damage so far?
Fortune · Jul 28 Foreign buyers seem to be following Zohran Mamdani's cue — and fleeing American real estate Foreign homebuying is near record lows, National Association of Realtors data reveals, and New York isn't even in the top five anymore.
Euronews · Jul 28 Europe is burning: How bad could this wildfire crisis get? Wildfires are sweeping across Spain and France, leaving a trail of destroyed homes, scorched forests and mass evacuations. With temperatures expected to rise this week, other southern countries are at risk.
The Times of India · Jul 28 A tiny footbridge between Spain and Portugal crosses a border and a one-hour time-zone gap A tiny wooden footbridge connects Spain and Portugal across the Abrilongo River. This unique crossing is widely known as the world's shortest international bridge. Visitors instantly gain or lose an hour when walking across the bridge. The modern bridge was reconstructed in the 2000s, replacing older, less reliable crossings. Both…
Euronews · Jul 28 France and Spain battle to control wildfires ahead of expected heatwave EU officials have warned that "extreme conditions" are looming across parts of Europe, with the wildfire situation expected to worsen in France, Spain and Portugal.
The Economic Times · Jul 27 SC reserves order on Abu Salem's plea for release after 25 years in jail The Supreme Court on Monday reserved its order on gangster Abu Salem's plea seeking release from prison, in which he argued that he has completed the maximum 25-year jail term permitted under the India-Portugal extradition agreement. During the hearing, the bench questioned his claim that remission could be counted towards…
The Independent UK · Jul 27 Tonnes of cocaine found on boat in Atlantic Ocean off coast of Portugal IN FULL